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V433 ABE

1999 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,320 mi
Last recorded79,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV433 ABE
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,320 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,289 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,205 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2009 77,205 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 70,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 70,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s c.v gaitor cracked

slight body corrosion

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 21 May 2007 63,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine stalls

Pass 17 May 2006 54,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 54,647 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?

Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,109
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
constant velocity joint gaiter split 546
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
parking brake recording little or no effort 248
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V433 ABE is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 77,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Sterling fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V433 ABE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Sterling typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Rover Sterling is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V433 ABE registered?

V433 ABE is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V433 ABE safe to buy?

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